UPDATE 1-GM is shielded from some ignition-switch suits, ruling finds
April 15, 2015 at 16:58 PM EDT
NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - General Motors Co will not have to face dozens of lawsuits accusing it of concealing an ignition-switch defect that has been blamed for more than 200 deaths and serious injuries, a U.S. bankruptcy judge ruled on Wednesday.